ROOTED (FOR) Synonyms: 62 Similar and Opposite Words

rooted (for)

verb

past tense of root (for)

as in approved

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Missouri advocates are seeking to repeal a constitutional amendment voters approved two years ago, while Virginia opponents are working to keep a new amendment out of their state constitution.

— Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 30 Oct. 2026
It was approved by voters into the county charter in 2004 in an effort to preserve the area’s rural character and prevent high-density sprawl from stretching toward the Brevard County line.

— Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2026

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Leaders in the Florida Democratic Party’s Jewish Caucus, which had endorsed Nixon’s opponent in the primary, Alex Vindman, have started to come around on Nixon.

— Joseph Strauss, Sun Sentinel, 28 Oct. 2026
Hall of Fame coach Tony Dungy and former Dallas Cowboys coach Jason Garrett, both former NBC colleagues, endorsed her.

— Rick Maese, Washington Post, 28 Oct. 2026

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As for where to purchase both milkweed and nectar-producing plants, Sardiñas recommended checking out Calscape, a website by the California Native Plant Society, for help finding local nurseries that sell native plants.

— Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026
Returning recommended restaurants Beyond the newcomers, Lang Van held onto its Bib, with Dan Nguyen and Tuyen Tran continuing to turn out Vietnamese food that treats every regular like family.

— Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Oct. 2026

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That would certainly explain her kinship with Sander Lak, an equally eccentric colorist who commended Miller for her longevity in the industry and for remaining faithful to her customers.

— Ari Stark, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026
During his first two years as the Lakers coach, Redick admired Williams’ intent on the defensive end from afar and commended the forward’s willingness to defend other teams’ star players.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026

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Know More The Senate race is absolutely everywhere in Iowa, which is also home to three competitive House races and a governor’s race (Democrat Rob Sand is now favored to defeat Republican Zach Lahn).

— Burgess Everett, semafor.com, 22 Oct. 2026
The false polling data from Wedgewood Polls consistently favored Democrats, particularly progressive candidates.

— Hailey Bullis, The Washington Examiner, 22 Oct. 2026

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